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GENEVA — The UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, Isha Dyfan, will conduct her first official visit to the country from 28 March to 2 April 2022. Dyfan’s visit follows her appointment by the Human Rights Council in 2020 as an independent expert to assess, monitor …

MOGADISHU —  The UN migration agency on Monday warned that Somalia is facing the risk of famine due to severe drought. In a statement on Twitter, the International Organization for Migration said the humanitarian partners operating in the Horn of Africa country reached 1.8 million drought-affected people with food and …

MOGADISHU — Standing in front of his makeshift home in a camp for internally displaced people (IDP) in southern Somalia’s Luuq district, Ahmad Hassan Yarrow looks out towards what remains of the Juba River and shakes his head forlornly. “Of all the droughts I have experienced in my 70 years, …

MOGADISHU — The Horn of Africa is being hit by one of the worst droughts in recent history. Around 10 million people in Ethiopia and Somalia, including large numbers of women, children and the elderly, face an existential threat caused by severe food shortages. Switzerland is very concerned about the …

BAIDOA —  Thirty-five journalists based in Southwest State (SWS) have undergone training aimed at amplifying use of media platforms to encourage peaceful co-existence and the respect for human rights and dignity. The three-day training was supported by the African Union Mission In Somalia (AMISOM) and facilitated by the SWS Ministry …

MOGADISHU — Military engineers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) have completed a four-day training to counter the evolving threat posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), which have become a weapon of choice for terrorists. The training, which kicked off on Tuesday and ended on Friday in …

MOGADISHU — Renewed funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) will support ongoing efforts to build the resilience of riverine farmers in the Jowhar corridor by improving water access and management to boost productivity. The Government of Sweden’s timely contribution to Somalia through the Swedish International Development Cooperation …

MOGADISHU — In May 2021, a prolonged downpour of rains in Somalia caused the Shabelle River to overflow, flooding the nearby region of Jowhar and resulting in entire communities being submerged. More than 13,700 people were affected by the flood, resulting in thousands losing their homes and livelihoods from the …

MOGADISHU — In Somalia, entrepreneurship is a driving force of the economy. An estimated 76%of all jobs come from entrepreneurial activities – and except for large businesses, women play a leading role in this area. In Somaliland, women own more than half of all household enterprises. In Mogadishu and Bossaso, …

MOGADISHU — Somalia is facing its most severe drought in over three decades, with more than half of the population in dire need of food and water. The U.N. said earlier this month that parts of the country could soon plunge into famine. Dead livestock, emaciated children and a constant call …